Which is the best strategy to use to solve this problem?

Sophie wants to make a large rectangular sign that has an area of 60 square feet. She wants to put a border around the sign, but she wants to use as little border material as possible.

What are the dimensions Sophie should use for this sign?

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Which is the best strategy to use to solve this problem? 

Sophie wants to make a large rectangular sign that has an area of 60 square feet. She wants to put a border around the sign, but she wants to use as little border material as possible. 

 

What are the dimensions Sophie should use for this sign?

anonymous · Answer

how many sides are their

anonymous · Answer

A. 
 
Draw a diagram.

Draw 4 squares with 12 written in each one. Draw half a square with 6 written in it, since half of 12 is 6. Four 12s plus 6 more answers the problem.
   
   

 

 
  

  B. 
 
Make a table.

 

Painting Tiles 
Hours 1 2 3 4 5 6 
Tiles 12 12 12 12 12 12 

 

Look for a pattern in your table.
   
   

 

 
  

  C. 
 
Guess and test.

First guess that Denzel can paint 30 tiles in   hours. 

Divide   . 

If the numbers are not right, revise your guess, and test your answer again.

anonymous · Answer

B

anonymous · Answer

@countsrnc plz dont give direct anwsers